Replacement [09/2014 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the lock nut.
- SST: 09930-00010
NOTE:- Use SST with the tapered part facing the shaft.
- Do not modify the tip of SST with a grinder or other device.
- Completely release the staked part of the lock nut before removing it.
- Do not damage the threads of the shaft.
- Using SST and a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the lock nut.
*a Hold *b Turn - SST: 09330-00021
- SST: 09950-30012
- 09955-03040
- Remove SST.
- Tap the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly with a plastic hammer to remove it.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly.
*1 Oil Seal NOTE:Do not damage the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly.
- Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the lock nut.
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
- SST: 09517-36010
Standard Depth
0 to 0.3 mm (0 to 0.0118 in.)
*1 Oil Seal - Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
- Install the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly.
- Using SST and a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install a new lock nut.
- SST: 09330-00021
- SST: 09950-30012
- 09955-03040
Torque: 135 N.m (1377 kgf/cm, 100 ft.lbf)
*a Hold *b Turn - Using a chisel and hammer, securely stake the lock nut.
- Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
- INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2017 - ]
- ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2020 - ]